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How Five Days in Philly Changed Movie History Forever

On the 50th anniversary of Rocky, the never-before-told story of the crazed, chaotic, and clandestine filming of the city’s most famous movie.


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Opinion

Dear Josh Shapiro: Now That You Have the Votes, Here’s Our Wish List

Mac Mart owner Marti Liberman, whose business was targeted by the Boycott Ride in Philadelphia on Sunday, November 8th (photo courtesy Marti Lieberman/Mac Mart)
Q&A

Mac Mart Wasn’t Even Supposed to Be Open During the Philly Boycott Ride. Here’s Why It Was

Guides

14 New Books by Philly Authors to Add to Your TBR List

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LGBT Six-Word Memoir of the Day

TV News Reporter Matt Petrillo

News

Even Ed Rendell Doesn’t Think Hillary Is Running for President

As Joel Mathis said last week, perhaps it’s time to let the dream go, Hillary supporters: “I’m not as convinced as much as everybody else […]

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Those Invalid Montco Gay Marriage Licenses? Still Valid

Homosexuals, like 12-year-olds, cannot marry, which makes the licenses issued to them in Montgomery county invalid—or so goes the word from the Tom Corbett Gang. […]

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Here’s How I Got a Free iPhone 5 from Walmart, the World’s Worst Corporation

There are lots of websites that supposedly tell you how to get a free iPhone 5. But I’m pretty sure that they’re all scams. So […]

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12 Killed in Washington Navy Yard Shooting, Shooter Still Active

A shooter at the Washington, DC Navy Yard injured several people when he opened fire this morning, hitting at least two police officers in the […]

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MONDAY KICKSTARTER

Catch up on this weekend’s LGBT headlines.


Best of Philly 2026: Best Philadelphians

Best of Philly 2026: Best Philadelphians

Brainiac scientists. The city’s most fanatical fans. A Mister Softee aficionado who stole our hearts — and more of our favorite neighbors this year

The 25 Most Philly Athletes of All Time

The 25 Most Philly Athletes of All Time

This city has had a love affair with the pitchers, running backs, goalies, and point guards who have called it home. Here, we present our definitive ranking. Let the debates begin.


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Flare-Ups Continue In Jersey Shore Boardwalk Fire

Flare-ups continued yesterday in the Jersey Shore fire that started Thursday in a small ice cream shop, blazing up at around 2:20 a.m. at the […]

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Jerry Sandusky Is Back in Court This Week

Convicted child molester Jerry Sandusky will be back in court Tuesday in an apparent attempt to convince a different judge that he simply has an […]

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Seven Things We Learned About The Eagles, Week 2

It was fun while it lasted. Now that the Eagles’ records stands at 1-1, everyone dreaming of playoffs and parades just woke up with a […]

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Miss America Crowns First Winner of Indian Descent in Atlantic City

The Miss America pageant crowned its first winner of Indian Descent in Atlantic City last night in Nina Davuluri, 24, Miss New York, who said […]

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My Son Starts Kindergarten in Philly Today. Are We Crazy?

Today, my son begins his first day of kindergarten at Albert M. Greenfield School in Center City. There may have been worse times in Philadelphia […]

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76 Other Ways Philly Changed the World

76 Other Ways Philly Changed the World

Sure, Philly gave America democracy. But, from bubble gum to the world’s first computer to life-saving medical breakthroughs, Philadelphia’s greatest export is actually our influence.

Our Petition Worked — Ona Judge Day Is Now Official

Our Petition Worked — Ona Judge Day Is Now Official

We launched a petition to urge the Mayor and City Council to make May 21st a day to honor the brave former slave who escaped from George Washington — because no one tells Philadelphia to keep the truth to ourselves.


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God Is My Roommate: Are Faith-Based Dorms Polarizing?

Now you can live in the same dorm as Him, kids!

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Blood. Nudity. Smashed Mannequin Heads. It Must Be FringeArts.

No one is safe in FringeArts performer Gunnar Montana’s Basement.

WATCH: Naked Straight Dudes Remake Miley Cyrus’ ‘Wrecking Ball’ Video

These guys aren’t so bad.

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A Leading Contender for PA Governor Was Born in Kenya

Kenya: Training ground for all our most successful political leaders. Former Rendell DEP Secretary John Hanger has just been profiled in the Inky, where it […]

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